House Bill 3838 (HB3838) is currently set for a hearing on Monday, March 17 at 3pm PDT in the House Committee on Labor and Workplace Standards. This bill poses a very serious threat to the future of home care in Oregon. It would introduce stringent and unnecessary regulations that will significantly increase operational costs, impose undue administrative burdens on home care providers, and severely restrict how agencies manage their operations.

Specifically, HB 3838 would set mandatory wage levels, removing flexibility for agencies to adjust compensation according to market conditions and individual employee performance. Furthermore, the bill dictates several critical operational aspects, including scheduling practices, administrative processes, and employee management, severely limiting the ability of home care agencies to operate effectively and efficiently. You can read more details about this bill here.

It is crucial that legislators understand the negative impact this bill will have on home care providers, caregivers, and the vulnerable populations we serve. We need your voice to clearly communicate that HB3838 is not only detrimental to our industry but also to the broader community of individuals and families who depend on us for essential care.

Please act immediately by contacting your state legislators and urging them to oppose HB3838. You can do so by filling in your name and address to the right of this box! It's that easy! Every message counts!

Together, we can safeguard home care in Oregon and ensure our clients continue to have access to the quality services they need and deserve.

Questions? Please contact advocacy@hcaoa.org.